Local Sales Manager

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

The Local Sales Manager (LSM) is responsible for growing market share and creating brand new TV/Digital business opportunities . The LSM manages and develops the Account Executives and Account Managers on the sales team and develops strategies to win over clients within the market. The LSM oversees performance and holds his team accountable for the achievement of their individual goals to achieve the collective objectives for both television and digital . This position reports to the Director of Sales.

Current driver's license is required.

Responsibilities :

• Recruit, retain and effectively train ‘A’ sales and support talent for your team on how to sell TV and TEGNA’s large portfolio of digital products.
• Lead and develop a team of direct reports consisting of Account Executives, Account Managers and manage a handful of dotted line reports.
• Supports sales staff with ride along coaching, participating in client meetings, developing proposals and other aspects of the full sales process.
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